Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Gmc / Safari / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006078399 GMC SAFARI 1997 FUEL LEAK IN SAFARI SUPPLIED FUEL LINE THAT GOES TO THE GENERATOR. *NM
006073088 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 GMC SAFARI VAN VEHICLE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER HAD TO TIE THE DOORS WITH A ROPE TO KEEP THEM CLOSED. *JB
005044898 GMC SAFARI 1997 dt: the contact stated the transmission failed . he contacted the dealership, and had repair work done in may 2005. in september 2005 the
005035486 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 GMC SAFARI TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SUN GEAR SHELL FAILURE CAUSED NO REVERSE, SECOND OR OVERDRIVE ON THIS VEHICLE.
004030191 GMC SAFARI 1997 At 90000 miles, windshield wipers on my 97 gmc safari suddenly started to fail while driving in the rain. 10 minutes later they might work for a
005026590 GMC SAFARI 1997 Dt: dealer told the caller the throttle stuck was stuck in the open position. this caused the vehicle to accelerate without warning. caller has not
005018848 GMC SAFARI 1997 BRAKES FAIL AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH
005013641 GMC SAFARI 1997 While driving inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic
000010699 GMC SAFARI 1997 THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED. *JB *NM
004296668 GMC SAFARI 1997 While driving consumer smelled smoke coming from the vents, and underneath hood from the windshield. consumer pulled over, lifted up the hood, and
004281906 GMC SAFARI 1997 While driving 55 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. this caused a loss of braking power. consumer pumped the brakes three
003280077 GMC SAFARI 1997 September 1, 1999: ac problem (not cooling) repaired under warranty. november 3, 1999: left drivers door window motor replaced under warranty (not
003280076 GMC SAFARI 1997 September 1, 1999: ac problem (not cooling) repaired under warranty. november 3, 1999: left drivers door window motor replaced under warranty (not
003280075 GMC SAFARI 1997 September 1, 1999: ac problem (not cooling) repaired under warranty. november 3, 1999: left drivers door window motor replaced under warranty (not
003276749 GMC SAFARI 1997 a/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. but
003276748 GMC SAFARI 1997 a/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. but
003276747 GMC SAFARI 1997 a/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. but
003276746 GMC SAFARI 1997 a/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. but
901271351 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
901271350 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
901271349 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
901271348 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
901271347 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
901271346 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
901271345 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater,
001268414 GMC SAFARI 1997 Smelled gasoline. checked for leaks. found gasoline leaking from the fitting where the supply line transitions form a plastic hose that originates at
004262404 GMC SAFARI 1997 The baffle on the throttle body came loose, causing the throttle to remain wide open. this was a very dangerous situation and could have resulted in
004262011 GMC SAFARI 1997 WHILE DRIVING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. *AK
901261469 GMC SAFARI 1997 Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and
901261468 GMC SAFARI 1997 Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and
901261467 GMC SAFARI 1997 Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and
901261466 GMC SAFARI 1997 Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and
901261465 GMC SAFARI 1997 Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and
002256889 GMC SAFARI 1997 Steering column failed while turning left. dealer stated steering pump broke. as a result of steering failure the power brakes became inoperative
002256888 GMC SAFARI 1997 Steering column failed while turning left. dealer stated steering pump broke. as a result of steering failure the power brakes became inoperative
002256887 GMC SAFARI 1997 Steering column failed while turning left. dealer stated steering pump broke. as a result of steering failure the power brakes became inoperative
003236386 GMC SAFARI 1997 The throttle body on our 1997 gmc safari came apart sending pieces into the engine and failing in a wide open throttle condition that was not
003231844 GMC SAFARI 1997 WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
0000229252 GMC SAFARI 1997 The lever that made the seat recline backwards/forward broke off although excessive force was not used. this resulted in the seats reclining
003227492 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 gmc safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! i never know when the power
003227491 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 gmc safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! i never know when the power
003227490 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 gmc safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! i never know when the power
003227489 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 gmc safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! i never know when the power
003227488 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 gmc safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! i never know when the power
003222735 GMC SAFARI 1997 Antilock brakes fail when coming to a complete stop. the antilock system starts to function and then at about 2 mph the pedal goes down completely
001211248 GMC SAFARI 1997 97 safari consistently sets p1870 code, transmission slips when warmed up. the vehicle shift extremely hard (actually slip)1st-2nd-3rd. hard enough
0000206260 GMC SAFARI 1997 THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
999193446 GMC SAFARI 1997 While driving the vehicle at night on a back road i was crossing over a railroad track and the vehicle cut out. i was able to drift over the tracks
999186181 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consuer states that the windshield wiper will intermittenly stop working when the consumer has the wipers in use. contacted dealer and the dealer
0000180471 GMC SAFARI 1997 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BEGAN TO PERFORM ERRATIC, NOW WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
001179741 GMC SAFARI 1997 WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY BECOME INOPERABLE. MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK *JB
0000179180 GMC SAFARI 1997 While operating windshield wipers and without warning windshield wipers malfunctioned. dealer and manufacturer have been notified; however did not
0000153743 GMC SAFARI 1997 While depressing gas pedal pedal would not travel to floor. consumer applied force, and pedal returned to normal movement. please provide further
000131683 GMC SAFARI 1997 HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED, THERE WAS NO STEERING OR BRAKES. CONSUMER TOTALLED VAN. *AK
000126244 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer can't turn steering wheel if brake is fully applied. this is a problem when driving, esecially trying to parallel park, going into reverse
0000124957 GMC SAFARI 1997 Transmission does not shift out of 1st gear correctly which is also effecting the computer . gmc has recommended to replace 2 parts within the
000122995 GMC SAFARI 1997 Pe20020, original equipment on a p215, dota3xf cdi 358 gmc, safari 1997, front driver's side general ameritech st tire tread came off just like the
998121675 GMC SAFARI 1997 Transmission jerks between first/ second and third gears. with no prior warning engine will started up when the vehicle is warmed up. consumer took
0000119545 GMC SAFARI 1997 Oil circulation tube (part # 15996928) has ruptured, causing oil to spill all over engine. *ak this failure also resulted in engine damage that
000118904 GMC SAFARI 1997 Due to the defective airbag sensor airbag light stayed on while driving, indicating a problem with the airbag system, which may deploy unexpectedly
998111259 GMC SAFARI 1997 Vehicle stalls at a slow speed or when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 12 occasions, and at
998111257 GMC SAFARI 1997 Vehicle stalls at a slow speed or when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 12 occasions, and at
998111256 GMC SAFARI 1997 Vehicle stalls at a slow speed or when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 12 occasions, and at
000110834 GMC SAFARI 1997 While driving airbags deployed suddenly and unexpectedly when vehicle hit a pothole, resulting in minor injuries. dealer has inspected vehicle,
001105638 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy, front end sustained significant damage, consumer states it is obvious that the
001105637 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy, front end sustained significant damage, consumer states it is obvious that the
0000095841 GMC SAFARI 1997 Windshield wipers fail to operate most of the time. must stop on side of road and manually start them , this is a dangerous procedure while traveling
001091318 GMC SAFARI 1997 Windshield wipers will not go on when raining when driving. fan blows air out of defroster only no matter what position dial is set at [air,heat,bi-
001079801 GMC SAFARI 1997 This seems like an awful lot of expensive repairs for this vehicle. the transmission problems are still not resolved. it took it to a transmission
001079431 GMC SAFARI 1997 GM CHAS A FAILURE IN THE SAFARI AND THEY DON'T CARE, IT'S A LEMON!! NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED.*AK
001079430 GMC SAFARI 1997 GM CHAS A FAILURE IN THE SAFARI AND THEY DON'T CARE, IT'S A LEMON!! NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED.*AK
001079427 GMC SAFARI 1997 GM CHAS A FAILURE IN THE SAFARI AND THEY DON'T CARE, IT'S A LEMON!! NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED.*AK
0000077040 GMC SAFARI 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000075228 GMC SAFARI 1997 Since last november, have noted unfortunatley when it start to rain that the windsheild wipers don't always activate when they are turned on. this
001064027 GMC SAFARI 1997 This problem rless than 30 days after purchasing the van, it was supposed to have been fixed at the original dealership 12k ago, but this problem has
001064026 GMC SAFARI 1997 This problem rless than 30 days after purchasing the van, it was supposed to have been fixed at the original dealership 12k ago, but this problem has
001064025 GMC SAFARI 1997 This problem rless than 30 days after purchasing the van, it was supposed to have been fixed at the original dealership 12k ago, but this problem has
001064024 GMC SAFARI 1997 This problem rless than 30 days after purchasing the van, it was supposed to have been fixed at the original dealership 12k ago, but this problem has
001063272 GMC SAFARI 1997 Engine has rough idle/check engine light previously, dealer performed engine tune-up. next problem of rough engine/check engine light, still waiting
001063271 GMC SAFARI 1997 Engine has rough idle/check engine light previously, dealer performed engine tune-up. next problem of rough engine/check engine light, still waiting
000062677 GMC SAFARI 1997 TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES LEAK AT CRIMPS WHERE RUBBER MEETS THE METAL. *AK
000055679 GMC SAFARI 1997 While traveling on the freeway at 65 mph the fan belt tensioner pulley sounded like it exploded, the power steering quit and the brakes would not stop
000038457 GMC SAFARI 1997 Transmission over-pressurized and forced fluid out of the dip stick tube onto the engine and exhaust causing a large amount of smoke and creating a
000034347 GMC SAFARI 1997 My daughter was attempting to hook her seatbelt before we left a parking lot and the buckle literally fell apart in her hand. this was a rear belt
999032871 GMC SAFARI 1997 A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. gmc could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and i had to pay for
999032870 GMC SAFARI 1997 A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. gmc could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and i had to pay for
999032869 GMC SAFARI 1997 A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. gmc could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and i had to pay for
999030553 GMC SAFARI 1997 My fuel guage shows full regardless how much fuel is in the tank, rear door handle broke this is third gmc with this problem, sliding door does not
999030552 GMC SAFARI 1997 My fuel guage shows full regardless how much fuel is in the tank, rear door handle broke this is third gmc with this problem, sliding door does not
999030551 GMC SAFARI 1997 My fuel guage shows full regardless how much fuel is in the tank, rear door handle broke this is third gmc with this problem, sliding door does not
999029073 GMC SAFARI 1997 NO BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING. IS SUCH CATASTROPHIC FAILURE COMMON AT 40.832 MILES? *AK
999029072 GMC SAFARI 1997 NO BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING. IS SUCH CATASTROPHIC FAILURE COMMON AT 40.832 MILES? *AK
002027678 GMC SAFARI 1997 The consumer stated that the brakes failed causing the vehicle to hit a parked vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a mecahnics garage where they found
999002450 GMC SAFARI 1997 The brake reservoir had a hole in it causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle, violent deployment of the drivers side air bag broke drivers
999002449 GMC SAFARI 1997 The brake reservoir had a hole in it causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle, violent deployment of the drivers side air bag broke drivers
997001255 GMC SAFARI 1997 TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING SINCE DECEMBER 1997, RESULTED IN ITS FAILURE. YH
998193047 GMC SAFARI 1997 AIR BAG FAILURE.
999151848 GMC SAFARI 1997 STARTING TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE ENGINE PULLEY POPPED OFF WHICH EFFECTED THE BRAKES AND STEERING. *AK
999151796 GMC SAFARI 1997 Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up and the vehicle to skid, which may have resulted in a crash. please provide further
999151081 GMC SAFARI 1997 The battery cable line hanging over the the top of the transmission cooling line going into the intake/outtake maniford, which cut it in half. the
999150927 GMC SAFARI 1997 All the gauges do not work due to electrical problems. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. previously, dealer replaced gas gauge.
999150926 GMC SAFARI 1997 All the gauges do not work due to electrical problems. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. previously, dealer replaced gas gauge.
0000145188 GMC SAFARI 1997 THE OIL GAUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT LEVELS OF OIL CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
999143806 GMC SAFARI 1997 Vehicle experience problems with power steering pump leaking/gas pedal sticking/gas indicator always reading full tank of gas/engine light coming on
999143805 GMC SAFARI 1997 Vehicle experience problems with power steering pump leaking/gas pedal sticking/gas indicator always reading full tank of gas/engine light coming on
999143802 GMC SAFARI 1997 Vehicle experience problems with power steering pump leaking/gas pedal sticking/gas indicator always reading full tank of gas/engine light coming on
997142732 GMC SAFARI 1997 While braking vehicle goes to left side and shakes, causing poor braking performance, and may result in a crash. been to dealer several times and
998128865 GMC SAFARI 1997 SHAFT ON HYDRUALIC STEERING PUMP FELL OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK
997121167 GMC SAFARI 1997 INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING IT LOSES POWER. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
997115406 GMC SAFARI 1997 Going 65mph south bound; tractor north bound; front rear tire bolts came off; tire came off tractor & hit van on bumper; air bags did not deploy
997109509 GMC SAFARI 1997 CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT SHAKES AND VIBRATES, MAY LOSE CONTROL. *AK
999093825 GMC SAFARI 1997 Right front caliper locked up resulting in numerous repairs including alignment, new tires and idler arms replacement at my cost. all under 30k miles
0000090508 GMC SAFARI 1997 NO SUMMARY
999087929 GMC SAFARI 1997 VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKES (BELT DID NOT BRAKE AND FLUID OK)
997085680 GMC SAFARI 1997 When starting up from park, the engine roars and looses power, sometimes only for a short distance but sometimes 500 to 600 feet. also after starting
997085679 GMC SAFARI 1997 When starting up from park, the engine roars and looses power, sometimes only for a short distance but sometimes 500 to 600 feet. also after starting
0000083902 GMC SAFARI 1997 Idler arms should not go bad at 36k miles. the dealer where we purchased has been sold. the problem was discovered when we took the vehicle for pa
999082414 GMC SAFARI 1997 NO SUMMARY. *MJS
998073355 GMC SAFARI 1997 CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
998071929 GMC SAFARI 1997 WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.
998071698 GMC SAFARI 1997 EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. YH
998062679 GMC SAFARI 1997 ENGINE LEAK AND RATTLE NOISE. NLM
998062678 GMC SAFARI 1997 SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. NLM
0000061789 GMC SAFARI 1997 THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKS WHEN TAKING OFF CAUSING FAILURE. *YC
997052844 GMC SAFARI 1997 SEATBELTS FAIL TO RETRACT.
997049412 GMC SAFARI 1997 VEHICLE MAKES RATTLING NOISE. MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED BUT NOISE STILL EXISTS.
998043236 GMC SAFARI 1997 WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMES FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.
998040309 GMC SAFARI 1997 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
996039573 GMC SAFARI 1997 SEAT BELT FAILURE.
997037665 GMC SAFARI 1997 STRESS CRACKS IN BODY/FRAME.
0000229737 GMC SAFARI 1997 The lever that made the seat recline backwards/forward broke off although excessive force was not used. this resulted in the seats reclining
003227976 GMC SAFARI 1997 1997 gmc safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! i never know when the power
003222734 GMC SAFARI 1997 Antilock brakes fail when coming to a complete stop. the antilock system starts to function and then at about 2 mph the pedal goes down completely
001211728 GMC SAFARI 1997 97 safari consistently sets p1870 code, transmission slips when warmed up. the vehicle shift extremely hard (actually slip)1st-2nd-3rd. hard enough
999193911 GMC SAFARI 1997 While driving the vehicle at night on a back road i was crossing over a railroad track and the vehicle cut out. i was able to drift over the tracks
0000191966 GMC SAFARI 1997 EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION FROM STAND STILL. DUE TO HARD PRESS HAVE TO BE APPLIED ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
0000191950 GMC SAFARI 1997 EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION FROM STAND STILL. DUE TO HARD PRESS HAVE TO BE APPLIED ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
999186191 GMC SAFARI 1997 Consuer states that the windshield wiper will intermittenly stop working when the consumer has the wipers in use. contacted dealer and the dealer
0000180481 GMC SAFARI 1997 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BEGAN TO PERFORM ERRATIC, NOW WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
001179751 GMC SAFARI 1997 WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY BECOME INOPERABLE. MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK *JB
0000179190 GMC SAFARI 1997 While operating windshield wipers and without warning windshield wipers malfunctioned. dealer and manufacturer have been notified; however did not
0000167891 GMC SAFARI 1997 ONLY TWO BUTTONS ON AIR CONDITIONER WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
0000167884 GMC SAFARI 1997 LATCH AND LOCKS ON DRIVER'S SIDE ARE UNABLE TO BE LOCKED BY POWER BUTTON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
0000167881 GMC SAFARI 1997 ONLY TWO BUTTONS ON AIR CONDITIONER WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
0000167880 GMC SAFARI 1997 While traveling and without any indication vehicle ran out of gas, but gas gauge was reading gas in tank as full. dealer was contacted. please
0000167877 GMC SAFARI 1997 POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
0000167871 GMC SAFARI 1997 WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING RAIN THEY WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
0000167870 GMC SAFARI 1997 While traveling and without any indication vehicle ran out of gas, but gas gauge was reading gas in tank as full. dealer was contacted. please
001163416 GMC SAFARI 1997 INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK WHEN TURNED ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
001162868 GMC SAFARI 1997 Gears can be shifted without brake pedal being depressed. consumer realized it after child shifted gears while engine was idling. dealer has been

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